This building is located at 3325 N. Southport Avenue Chicago.

The building that is now Southport Lanes and Billiards was originally constructed in the early 1900’s.  It was named the Nook.    It was one of the many Schlitz tied taverns constructed  in the Chicago area.

In 1922, the name was changed to  Southport Lanes.  It featured 4 hand operated bowling lanes.

At some time during the 1920’s, the building was converted to a speakeasy with an upper floor brothel.   After prohibition ended, a new room was constructed east of the bar room.   Originally, the new space was used as a gambling facility with direct lines to race tracks across the country.    In the 1950’s, it was converted to a beer hall for rent.  Currently, it is used as a billiard room.

The Southport Lanes were renovated in  1991 and in 2003.

The bridge is in the open position.

This former Schlitz tied tavern is located at 3159 North Southport Avenue in Chicago

It was built in 1903. The architects were Fromann and Jebsen. The building style is German Renaissance. The building is notable for its steeply pitched front gable; use of alternating colors of brick to frame window and door openings.

In 1988, Chris and Michael Schuba purchased the building.  They supervised an extensive renovation.  The exterior of the building is similar to its original  appearance.  The interior was renovated to maintain the long mahogany bar, the intricately designed tin ceiling, and the wainscoted wall panelling

     The current owners of Scuba Tavern and Tied house restaurant announced that the business will close November 1, 2020 and extend indefinitely due to the corona virus epidemic.

This building is located at 2230-2256 North Lincoln Park West in Chicago. It was built in 1910. The architect was Dwight Perkins. The style was arts and crafts. There are 24 apartments in a four story building.

This building is located at 85 E. Walker Drive in Chicago. It stands on the site of historic Fort Deaborn. It was built in 1923. The architect was Alfred S. Alschuler. It was built for an insurance firm–the London Guarantee and Accident Company. Originally, it was intended to be their headquarters. However, this never happened. The company only occupied a small portion of the building.

The building is 21 stories high. Its support caissons are 125 feet in bed rock. The style is beaux arts. There are four Corinthian columns at the building entrance. There are eight 3 story columns in the upper portion of the building. There is a four story cupola at the top of the structure.

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